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***Where there is help, there is Hope!!” ***

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  May 7, 2016
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Volunteer crews are gearing up for a second time this weekend after helping to marshal this mornings Darkness into Light in aid of Pieta House. Our crews will be out until the early hours of Sunday morning for our weekly Suicide Prevention Patrol. Stay Safe if you are out and about . Remember, If you, or someone you know is going through a tough time, there is help – just take a look at the following numbers Samaritans: 116 123 Console: 1800 247 247 Aware: 1890 303 302 Pieta House: 01 601 0000 Teen-Line Ireland: 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19) Childline: 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s) ‪#‎wherethereishelpthereishope‬

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Wreath Lying Ceremony 10/09/2015

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  January 18, 2016
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Thank you to everyone who attended our wreath laying and service to mark World Suicide Prevention Week. WMSAR volunteers carried out a suicide prevention patrol last night for the Junior Cert results. During the night crew members spoke to one person experiencing suicidal thoughts who was subsequently assisted by Gardai. Teams maintain a presence on the Waterford’s quayside this evening.

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Home and Away Star Steve Peacock “Brax” Dropped in for a Visit

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Waterford Marine Search and Rescue volunteers on their Suicide Prevention Patrols last night were delighted to receive a visit from Home and Away star Steve Peacocke aka “Brax” who took the time out of his busy sold out Irish tour to check in with our volunteers and to get an idea how our patrols work. Thanks also to Industry Entertainment.

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